What causes vaginal itching?

Many women experience vaginal itching. There are many reasons for this condition, including bacterial vaginitis, trichomoniasis, or systemic diseases such as diabetes, jaundice, etc. In the face of this situation, people need to pay special attention and take timely measures to treat it. Here is a detailed introduction to what is vaginal itching?

What causes vaginal itching?

1. Fungal vulvitis and vaginitis

It is often manifested as vulvar itching, itching and burning sensation at the vaginal opening, redness and edema of the vulvar skin; in severe cases, blisters, papules, pustules or eczema-like erosions may occur, and even ulcers and vulvar pain may occur.

2. Trichomoniasis

Typical symptoms include itching of the vulva and vagina, itching of the vaginal opening, foamy leucorrhea, often accompanied by a peculiar odor, and eczematous changes in the vulva after scratching. A vaginal smear test can distinguish it from other diseases.

3. Other factors

Local skin uncleanliness, drug allergies, sexual allergies, etc. can cause vulvar itching of varying degrees; in addition, there are also mental and dietary factors that cause vulvar skin dryness, desquamation, and itching.

Systemic causes

(1) Diabetes: Due to the irritation of diabetes to the vulvar skin, especially when accompanied by fungal vulvitis, vulvar itching is particularly severe. Many patients first seek medical attention due to itching and redness of the vulva, and are diagnosed with diabetes only after further examination.

(2) When patients with jaundice, vitamin A and B deficiency, anemia, leukemia and other chronic diseases experience vulvar itching, it is often part of general itching.

(3) Vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstrual period may occasionally cause vulvar itching and discomfort.

(4) Unexplained vulvar pruritus Some patients experience severe vulvar pruritus, but no obvious systemic or local cause can be found. Some people currently believe that it may be related to mental or psychological factors.

What to do if you have vaginal itching

1. Eat more coarse grains, such as oats, brown rice, corn, pumpkin, whole wheat bread, etc., which can supplement B vitamins and strengthen the skin. Red dates, wolfberries, and various nuts have the effect of nourishing blood, nourishing yin, and nourishing the skin, so you can eat more of them appropriately. Spicy food will damage yin fluid and aggravate dry skin; fishy and wind-inducing foods such as lamb and seafood will increase skin itching, so it is recommended to eat less or not eat them.

2. In daily life. Wear loose cotton or silk clothes to avoid friction between chemical fiber clothing and skin, and avoid irritation to the skin caused by static electricity from clothes. It is recommended to wash newly bought underwear before wearing to prevent skin allergies caused by chemical residues in the clothing manufacturing process.

3. Ensure sleep, relax and exercise moderately.